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Citroen Diesel Particulate Filter Clean in Cramlington

4.75average rating

10,151 garages providing quotesto over 630,963 service and repair jobs

A Diesel Particulate Filter (or DPF) captures soot particles, and is an essential component of any modern diesel engine, but can become blocked over time, and replacement isn't cheap. Fortunately many of our friendly, expert garages across Cramlington offer chemical cleaning as an alternative, so you can receive competitive Citroen quotes FAST.

well where do I start with my praise for everyone at VRS REPAIR SERVICES who go that extra mile to put their customers first, after being totally ripped off quote wise by the big high street exhaust companies one of which refused my car because the manifold bolts were seized,VRS came to my help within minutes of posting on the site, cost was quarter than the high street exhaust places and an extremely fast turnaround. before paying any expensive high street fitting centre costs give VRS a call you will not be dissappointed, am so pleased to find these guys. VRS = VALUE RELIABLE SERVICE.
Thank you VRS your a credit to the auto trade

09.09.16

Stephen, Vauxhall Meriva

Oil change fine. Follow-up jobs to hand brake and calipers were a joke. Returned twice to get hand brake sorted and ended up having to go somewhere else.
And calipers were put on rear wheels shoddily. Had to return as wheels were hot. Pins were discovered as being disintegrated on all four calipers by another garage - how they didn't notice that I have no idea.
The oil change was fine though.

15.08.16

Anthony , Honda Cr-V

Very efficient

03.07.16

Iain, Vauxhall Vectra

Great service from this Garage. Very personable staff great information and explanation every step of the way. As a single woman did not feel unsure of honest quote which happens frequently and in fact felt very secure throughout the repair. Will certainly use again and would definitely recommend them. Thank you VRS.

Quality of work and customer care was fantastic. Will be going back for the next scheduled maintanance work.

13.08.17

Lawrence, Ford Mondeo

Excellent customer service from start to finish and job completed in the time they had my car. With this garage completing many other jobs on cars like mine i would recomend them to anybody looking for a great friendly garage like i did 5***** all the way

07.08.17

And, Audi A4

I found this garage to be really professional, great customer service, really friendly approach from girls on reception too. This was the first time I had used this garage and would definitely use them again. Great job!!!

31.07.17

Tom, Volvo C30

The work couldnot be done because though the mirrors are not heated, the manufacturer fitted a heated glass on the car.

27.07.17

Anindya, Toyota Yaris

Very happy about Fenham Garage Services! Terrific customer service, warm welcome and cosy reception, very clean place and a "Women friendly" environment! The mechanic who carried out a free inspection on my car was very clear and honest about the job that needed to be done since the beginning.
They gave me an initial quote, which was the final price and the car was ready within a couple of hours, while they kept me informed about every step of the job till the end!
When I went to collect it the same mechanic I had spoken before has explained everything they did and again, everything was very clear- also for a person who does not know anything about cars!
Thanks Fenham Garage Services and thank you so much Whocanfixmycar.com for finding such an excellent garage near my house!

Great guy & great price. I will be going back to Jack next time the car needs something.
I had to have the clutch changed and now it feels like new.
Great job, Highly recommend.

28.07.17

Mark , Citroen C2

Arrived on time and did the job in a very reasonable time at a good price. Will use again.
Thanks.

19.06.17

Gareth, MINI Hatch

Excellent service especially given it was Bank Holiday, good communication, arrived promptly, sorted the problem, fair price, would definitely use again.

09.06.17

June, Citroen Berlingo

I would definitely recommend Jack to anyone who needs work doing on their car. My car had failed its MOT, and I was offered £350 by the garage to fix it. Instead, I put a request on whocanfixmycar and Jack came straight back to me with a quote for £140. We arranged a time for the following day, and Jack travelled to my house and carried out all the work I had asked for (including an advisory from the MOT) quickly and efficiently. The following day, the car passed its MOT retest with no advisories. Very happy customer.

Service carried out as requested. Very efficient and friendly staff. I'd definitely use this company in the future.

24.06.17

Martin, Ford Focus

very nice people and good service , will go there for my next one too

31.05.17

shantanu, Volkswagen Passat

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17.03.17

Christopher, MINI Hatch

I had a price for a timing belt and water pump replacement I also asked them to do further work including welding and a rear brake caliper replacement I received a full quote and that was the price I paid I am happy with the work done the staff were very honest and helpful I would recommend them to anyone as an independent garage as giving you piece of mind.

I had Brian having a look at my car on Thursday and he was brilliant! I would chose them again.

30.07.17

cristina, Volkswagen Polo

Top job .... thanks

23.07.17

Chris , Mercedes C-Class

Very good all round service.Will definitely use again and would recommend to anyone looking for a mechanic.

08.07.17

Jim, Ford Focus

Really happy with the service, Robin came to my house and did the work to the car while I was at home, so no need to worry about going to the garage and paying taxi's home etc. Really pleased and will use again.

23.03.17

Peter, Vauxhall Insignia

Had to have my brake discs and pads replaced, definitely recommend Robin at Muddy Mechanics! Very easy to arrange date and time for replacement. Arrived on time and got the job done within 30 mins. Cheers Robin.

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about diesel particulate filters, however, if you would like more information, we have the following guide help you understand more about your Citroen Ever since 2009, the Euro 5 standard has been enforced, a rule which ensures all new diesel Citroen must have particulate filters fitted.

These pieces of equipment were introduced in an effort to reduce the particle and soot emissions from diesel engines. Diesel Particulate filters (DPF) trap soot before it blows out of an exhaust and like any filter, it requires cleaning in order to maintain performance.

Fortunately the filter itself has self-cleaning capabilities known as regeneration.

There are two types of regeneration which can be carried out on your Citroen.

Passive Regeneration

This process happens automatically while the exhaust is at a high temperature which will usually occur when you are driving down a motorway or quickly down an A-road. However, as many vehicles aren’t always being driven at high speeds, an alternative system for regeneration exists.

Active Regeneration

This method of cleaning the DFP is controlled by an engine management computer and happens automatically when the filter reaches 45% of its limit. The process is initiated by the fuel injection being increased which makes the exhaust heat up and therefore clear the filter. However, if your drive is a short one and the process tries to initiate, it will not be able to properly clear the filter, in this eventuality, the warning light in your car will come on.

A drive of about ten minutes at a speed of around 40mph should be adequate for the process to be successful.

Here are the signs of automatic regeneration

Cooling fans running

Increased idle speed

Deactivation of automatic stop/start

A slight increase in fuel consumption

A hot and strong smell emitting from the exhaust

The note of the engine changing
However if the regeneration is unsuccessful, the fuel which is earmarked to burnt, will have to drain into the sump.

This will result in the oil quality in your Citroen getting worst and its level will rise.

That is why it is important that you keep an eye on your oil levels at all times as any drops, change in viscosity or mixing with other agents such as lubricant or water, can cause serious damage.

You should have an automatic sensor in your Citroen to warn you of any impending damage, which should not be ignored as the entire engine will be at risk.

If you do ignore the DPF light the filter will reach a point where it cannot function and other warning lights will come on as other parts of the engine are effected. If the soot level reached 70-75% you have no choice but to take the car to a garage and have it manually refreshed.

What prevents automation regeneration?

Lots of small journeys

Wrong oil type

Gas recirculation malfunction

Constant low fuel level

Low additive levels
If these issues are effecting your Citroen it is almost certain that you will need your filter replacing which is likely to cost upwards of £1000 including diagnostic and labour time.

And if you were thinking of saving all of that time and money by removing the filter completely, think again, it’s illegal to remove the DPF.

The Department for Transport states that it is an offence to remove the filter or modify the piece of equipment in a way which would result in the vehicle failing air pollutant emission standards. Breaking the law will result in the vehicle not being road worthy so if you are ever offered to have your filter removed, make sure to keep this in mind.

Every MOT now includes a check for the DPF and a smoke test from the exhaust so there is very little chance of getting away with removing the filter.

If you need to have the filter regenerated manually, you must take your vehicle to a trained professional immediately. They will initiate a process where the exhaust is heated up to a point where regeneration happens and soot is cleared from the filter.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price is not always easy. We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find a competitive Diesel particulate filter repair deal for you. To find the best service available in Cramlington:

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You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in Cramlington, before booking the DPF repair online.